Ask MetaFilter questions tagged with beautyhttp://ask.metafilter.com/tags/beauty
Questions tagged with 'beauty' at Ask MetaFilter.Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:48:23 -0800Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:48:23 -0800en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss60Dyeing hair for the first time ever with ombré - effect on hair healthhttp://ask.metafilter.com/302804/Dyeing%2Dhair%2Dfor%2Dthe%2Dfirst%2Dtime%2Dever%2Dwith%2Dombr%2Deffect%2Don%2Dhair%2Dhealth
My wife asks:
I am wondering if I dye my hair ombré, would the roots/upper part of my hair stay unchanged and healthy? I know the color will not change on that part because only the tips are dyed. But will the process change my hair health entirely? I have never dyed my hair before. This afternoon I have an appointment for ombré hair dye. I have heard that dying your hair forever changes it (texture, dryness, overall worse health). But I figured that the dye would only affect the parts of hair where it is applied-- i.e. with ombré, only the hair ends are dyed and the roots/upper part of my hair would stay unchanged and healthy. So I figured no harm done, I could always just chop the ends off later and get back my original hair! But yesterday a friend told me that dying the hair, even with ombré at just the tips, will still affect the whole hair chemistry and my hair will never be the same again.<br>
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Any knowledgeable hair professionals who can shed light? What may be likely to change about my never-before-dyed hair if I get ombré?<br>
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For context, my hair color is black (fine texture, mostly straight naturally, sometimes oily). I'm a fan of my color but just a little bored and want temporary change; I feel like I've already tried lots of styles and hair lengths and new color is like the final frontier lol. I want a lob with very subtle ombré changing the tips/end of hair to a medium brown. My salon says they offer Olaplex.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.302804Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:48:23 -0800nertzyWhat's the best makeup book for a woman of a certain age?http://ask.metafilter.com/300770/Whats%2Dthe%2Dbest%2Dmakeup%2Dbook%2Dfor%2Da%2Dwoman%2Dof%2Da%2Dcertain%2Dage
My 77-year-old mother still likes to dress up and wear makeup (as she says, the vanity is the last thing to go), but her makeup skills leave something to be desired. I would like to get her a how to book on makeup for Christmas. What's the best personal makeup book on the market for an elderly woman who just wants to know how to apply a natural, classic look to best effect? This book should includes tips on how to work with aging skin, as I understand that's a skill in itself.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.300770Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:31:53 -0800orange swanChemical vs natural facial masks and your favourites?http://ask.metafilter.com/298060/Chemical%2Dvs%2Dnatural%2Dfacial%2Dmasks%2Dand%2Dyour%2Dfavourites
Tell me your favourite 'natural' skincare recipes and why, and share your experiences of chemical vs natural skincare. Can natural ever match up to today's modern formulations? For a few reasons, I'm thinking of going as 'natural' as I can with skincare once my current products have worked out. I know natural is a difficult to define, but I mean cleansing with coconut oil (I already do this and it's way better than any shop-bought cleanser) and also using natural ingredients for facial masks like egg, lemon, honey, avocado etc. Then using a 'nasties' etc free moisturiser.<br>
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Can you tell me your experiences with going down this route and any favourite recipes? And, do you think you're missing out on anything? I mean, new chemicals are being formulated all the time, often from 'natural' ingredients and I don't want to push away their benefits just because they don't come straight from the tree or whatever.<br>
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And, if you're a real chemical advocate (maybe you think the 'natural' route is just bunkum and the 'nasties' aren't really that nasty) then please share your thoughts as to why. I'm open to chemicals, but the more I look into the more I think they might be an unnecessary risk to take. However, if they're more effective than natural products, then.....tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.298060Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:18:37 -0800starstarstarLike a pump top, but the liquid flows into a 'dish' - what are these?http://ask.metafilter.com/297808/Like%2Da%2Dpump%2Dtop%2Dbut%2Dthe%2Dliquid%2Dflows%2Dinto%2Da%2Ddish%2Dwhat%2Dare%2Dthese
When in the US earlier this year, I bought <a href="http://www.sephora.com/triple-action-cleansing-water-P297132?skuId=1430768">this cleansing water</a> - mostly because I really like this kind of dispenser and it prevents me from pouring half of whatever's in the bottle all over me. Now the cap's snapped off and I want to replace it, but there doesn't seem to be many things in the UK with this packaging. It's like a 'dish' where you press down and the liquid flows into the middle, allowing you to soak it up with cotton wool -<a href="http://a5.files.imabeautygeek.com/image/upload/c_fit,cs_srgb,dpr_1.0,q_80,w_620/MTI2NTQ3NjE1NDE1MzA5NTg2.jpg"> here's a better pic</a>. What's the name for this kind of cap?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.297808Tue, 05 Jul 2016 05:18:41 -0800mippywhat fancy beauty products/things do I need from Japan?http://ask.metafilter.com/296857/what%2Dfancy%2Dbeauty%2Dproducts%2Dthings%2Ddo%2DI%2Dneed%2Dfrom%2DJapan
Husband flying to Japan and China shortly. I like beauty products and skincare, and asian beauty products are nifty and not always readily available in the states. What do I want him to pick up for me? So my husband is about to head off on a business trip to asia, specifically Japan and China. I like fancy and weird beauty products and he has asked for a list of things to pick up. He most likely won't have time for shopping-shopping, but will definitely be airport shopper extraordinare. <br>
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What goes on that list? What magical unicorn product lines will rock my world? I'm interested in both skin care and makeup and tools too boot! <br>
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Skin care:<br>
--I have normal to slightly oily skin in the summer, slightly drier in the winter. <br>
--Not that sensitive and can handle retinoids and silicones well.<br>
--love K-beauty type masks, toners, etc., but don't have a ton<br>
--I am very fair, and concerned about dark spots and skin texture. Though I did just turn 40 and am waiting for the wrinkle fairy to hook up with her friend the sun damage fairy and really hit me hard<br>
--Back in the days my skin was certainly smoother and more even and that fact annoys me.<br>
--hate nearly all the sunscreens I have (too heavy or make my face feel sweaty--looking at you LaRoche-Posay)<br>
--ENORMOUS fan of cleansing oils and micelliar waters<br>
--keritosis piloris on my arms <br>
--"tools" are always good suggestions too: sheet masks you use your own toner with, magical application thingies, etc. <br>
--current products in use: shu umera cleansing oils, various types (currently the green antioxidant one). Paula's choice dark spot serum. A belif essence (LOVE THIS). <br>
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Makeup:<br>
--I like makeup but don't always wear a ton of it, and don't go too crazy with colors. <br>
--Love a gel eyeliner <br>
--tubing mascara! Essential for me, I don't wear any other kind anymore. <br>
--I'm a huge fan of the YSL glossy stain -type formulas. <br>
--Also nice brushes or fancy compacts?<br>
--I read and LOVE The Non-Blonde's blog. A big fan of Le Metier de Beaute eyeshadow formula. Have the naked 1 and 2 palettes. Most my lipsticks are my-lips-but-better rosy (I have naturally pretty pink lips) or some form of a blue based red or berry<br>
--as above, fair skin (somewhat of a pale cool olive, but also skew pink. Many foundations--ALL of Laura Mercier's--are too yellow or warm for me. Don't know my MAC match, but am shade 2 for LMDB), blue eyes (prefer black, brown or plum eyeliners), brown hair. Insane brows but I tend not to use product on them. <br>
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Help me beauty folks of metafilter! Suggestions for good eyeliner? Tubing mascaras? Amazing sunscreen? Essences? Sheet masks? Serums? Fancy eyeshadow thingies? Weird formulas that are unavailable here?<br>
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(I'm looking for specifics--not just "sunscreen!" but specific brand/lines and product names. This is not going to be a good time for him to extrapolate, and he will be more likely to hand over the list to the person at the store and say, whatcha got of these...)tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.296857Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:50:20 -0800kumquatmayMattifying &amp; Sheer Foundation Suggestionshttp://ask.metafilter.com/295278/Mattifying%2Dand%2DSheer%2DFoundation%2DSuggestions
Makeup wearers of Metafilter- what can you recommend for a foundation that is both sheer AND mattifying for a person with naturally "dewy" skin? After many years of wearing full coverage foundation I am lucky to be a point where my skin is actually in decent shape thanks to accutane! While taking accutane I started to wear BB creams since my skin was so dry and needed just a little evening out. But now it has been a few years and my oily (although still blemish free) skin is just not working with my BB creams (kiehls bb, mac bb)- after about 2 hours my face is super shiny! I have tried foundations (makeup forever ultra hd) but while a great product, it feel so heavy and full coverage for the typical day to day. Plus with some old acne scars foundation can make those look worse.<br>
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I want a BB/CC/Tinted moisturizer/foundation that is sheer AND mattifying. I am happy to take recommendations for primers to help combat this as well! SPF is a plus but not necessary. Price is not a huge issue within reason. Suggestions?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.295278Tue, 03 May 2016 04:29:56 -0800KMoneyRetinol Face Lotion In a Plastic Containerhttp://ask.metafilter.com/295057/Retinol%2DFace%2DLotion%2DIn%2Da%2DPlastic%2DContainer
I am currently using <a href="http://www.neutrogena.com/product/rapid+tone+repair+moisturizer+broad+spectrum+spf+30.do?sortby=ourPicks">this Neutrogena face lotion</a>, and I like it a lot, except for the packaging- a small opaque glass bottle. I feel like I constantly have to buy a new bottle since it's so small, and hate that the jar makes it impossible to get the last bits of lotion out. Do you know of any similar facial moisturizers (day, SPF, retinol preferred) that come in a plastic bottle?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.295057Wed, 27 Apr 2016 10:22:48 -0800ThePinkSuperheroWhat one skincare product should I add to my routine?http://ask.metafilter.com/294325/What%2Done%2Dskincare%2Dproduct%2Dshould%2DI%2Dadd%2Dto%2Dmy%2Droutine
What ONE skincare product should I add to my current sunscreen-moisturizer-cleanser routine in my twenties? I've read a bunch of previous questions about skincare routines, but they all recommend tons of different things that are overwhelming. What single product should I consider adding to my current routine (outlined below)?<br>
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Morning:<br>
- in shower, wash face with water or with <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/ultra-facial-cleanser/714.html?dwvar_714_size=5.0%20oz%20Tube">Kiehls Ultra Facial Cleanser</a> if I remember<br>
- apply <a href="http://www.cerave.com/our-products/moisturizers/pm-facial-moisturizing-lotion">Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion</a><br>
- apply <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004LRO7DO/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA+++</a> <br>
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Evening:<br>
- apply <a href="http://www.simpleskincare.com/our-products/product/micellar-cleansing-water.html">Simple Micellar Cleansing Water</a> on a cotton pad<br>
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Caveats: I've tried a ton of different moisturizer-with-SPF products and haven't found any that feel weightless with NO white cast (on medium Asian skin) besides Japanese sunscreens. While I'd love to combine those two steps in the morning, I'm skeptical that any Western products formulated for Caucasian skin will work for me. I'm a big fan of chemical blockers and alcohol in my sunscreens, and generally dislike physical blockers.<br>
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My skin is normal-to-dry, prone to stress-triggered eczema but not particularly sensitive to ingredients, and I only get occasional zits from touching my face too much. I don't wear makeup except for lipstick. I also feel a bit too young to be bothering with retinoids since I'd have to be extra-vigilant with the sunscreen (I don't reapply and sometimes eat lunch outside in the sun).<br>
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tl;dr: What one(-step) additional skincare product should I consider? Price point &lt;$50 for a standard size, so drugstore to Sephora/mid-range luxury.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.294325Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:56:56 -0800serelliyaWhat kind of styling would this haircut require?http://ask.metafilter.com/292956/What%2Dkind%2Dof%2Dstyling%2Dwould%2Dthis%2Dhaircut%2Drequire
I have been thinking about getting my haircut a la <a href="http://tomandlorenzo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Rosamund-Pike-Vera-Wang-Gone-Girl-Screening-Red-Carpet-Tom-Lorenzo-Site-TLO-3.jpg">Gone Girl</a>, but don't know what kind of day-to-day work/styling/upkeep it would need. more details inside. i'm strongly considering cutting my hair to look like the gone girl haircut (in any of its versions on google image - sleek, tousled, etc). my hair is fine but fairly thick, with a slight natural wave but not enough to be considered "wavy." right now it's center parted naturally, so it would mean changing my part (how do i do that?). i am currently a shower-and-leave-home-with-sopping-wet-hair type; i don't even brush it more than every other day. i am not opposed to some slight styling, but wanted to get an idea of exactly how much i'd need to be doing in the morning so i can judge if it's manageable. thanks for any info you can give me!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.292956Sun, 06 Mar 2016 16:21:36 -0800carlypennylaneLadies, where do I go for beauty maintenance in Washington DC?http://ask.metafilter.com/292521/Ladies%2Dwhere%2Ddo%2DI%2Dgo%2Dfor%2Dbeauty%2Dmaintenance%2Din%2DWashington%2DDC
I've just moved to Columbia Heights from California, so I'm looking for new everything: for hair cuts and color, mani/pedis, and waxing (brows and more sensitive areas). I definitely value quality and cleanliness over the fastest, cheapest option, though I'd prefer not to pay a fortune. <br>
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I sold my car, so I'm trying to find locations that are near(ish) me and accessible by bus or metro. Any good recommendations? Warnings of places to avoid are also appreciated. Thanks.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.292521Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:26:58 -0800KMouseDestroying cosmetics in an artistic kind of wayhttp://ask.metafilter.com/292295/Destroying%2Dcosmetics%2Din%2Dan%2Dartistic%2Dkind%2Dof%2Dway
How do still life photographers get the kind of cosmetic images you sometimes see in magazines? <a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/medias.photodeck.com/2cf784ce-d532-11e3-8c9a-f2b86e40979d/Elle_Eyeshadow_Beauty_Opener_xgaplus.jpg">Some</a> <a href="http://www.pixeleyesphotography.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/beautycomp2.jpg">Examples</a> <a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/16/43/d9/1643d9e35c092652fc1a693bc11caf6c.jpg">here</a>. It seems theoretically simple, but I can't see how, say, you'd get the product out of the pan without completely cracking it and losing the pressed pattern on top, or get varnish out of the bottle without it spreading everywhere. I quite fancy having a go at this with some old makeup, but I couldn't see any information - yet almost all magazines seem to do it, so there must be a technique!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.292295Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:09:49 -0800mippyWhat is the best way to source beauty and fragrance products for retail?http://ask.metafilter.com/292253/What%2Dis%2Dthe%2Dbest%2Dway%2Dto%2Dsource%2Dbeauty%2Dand%2Dfragrance%2Dproducts%2Dfor%2Dretail
I'm new to beauty/fragrance buying - lend me your expertise! A friend of mine is opening a vintage clothing boutique that will also sell a curated selection of unique beauty and fragrance products. She approached me to help her with the buying process. I have done some buying of kitchwares before, but this is a whole new thing for me. And Google isn't giving me the information I need. What are the best trade shows for finding unique, beautiful beauty and fragrance products? Are there any good online resources? Any advice would be helpful! I am located in the Bay Area, and my friend is in Chicago, so anything local to those areas would be especially useful, though travel isn't out of the question. Thank you!tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.292253Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:11:33 -0800moxie_milquetoastDealing with feeling inadequate (and angry) about your appearancehttp://ask.metafilter.com/291807/Dealing%2Dwith%2Dfeeling%2Dinadequate%2Dand%2Dangry%2Dabout%2Dyour%2Dappearance
I spend a lot of time thinking about and feeling inadequate, especially about my appearance. What helps to make this better? And what might help me to feel less angry about it all? I’m in my late 20s and I feel really undesirable a lot of the time. I am a little bit overweight, blotchy skin, frizzy hair… etc etc. When I go out with friends to bars or club nobody ever EVER hits on me or tries to pick me up (except occasionally for older men in their 50s or 60s). I remember reading somewhere that women who are unattractive (and, I think, women who are older), just end up becoming invisible. People don’t really see you. That’s how I feel a lot of the time.<br>
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The majority of my relationship experience has been with people who have seen me as a bit of a stop-gap and as good enough for now. It’s been almost two years since my last relationship ended and for a large chunk of that time, I’ve been looking for another relationship. Several people I know, mostly acquaintances, have also been single for months within this timeframe but it seems like all of them, within two months of deciding they want to date, are in healthy long-term potential relationships. They are attractive, skinny, long straight haired, clear skinned women. I am very much not. <br>
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I want to stop comparing myself to other women. I want to stop being so angry with this society that puts women’s appearance at such a premium. I’ve read <a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/275617/Coping-with-moderate-to-severe-ugliness">this previous post</a> and found it helpful. <br>
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At the moment, I’ve started running and meditating, which are good. But what next? What help’s with this simmering resentment underlaid with all this inadequacy?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.291807Sun, 07 Feb 2016 06:48:55 -0800AnonymousHow to simplify makeup shopping?http://ask.metafilter.com/291117/How%2Dto%2Dsimplify%2Dmakeup%2Dshopping
I bleached and dyed my hair grey/silver from brown and now I look different. Not only do I not know what colors would look best with my new hair I would also like to branch out from "everyday" makeup. What makeup and colors should I wear now? This is <a href="http://imgur.com/TQmmG5J">me</a>. I'm not wearing makeup in this picture and I promise I wasn't driving. <br>
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I have read or looked through pretty much every ask.me related to my question and every recent pertain-able makeup article I could find. I am terrible at choices and I like to have minimal options. <br>
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I currently own: <br>
- DiorShow Mascara in BlackOut<br>
- Jouer Moisturizing Tint<br>
- Sephora Eyebrow Powder<br>
- Jane Iredale Liquid Eyeshadow in Brown Silk<br>
- Becca Lip Tint in Watermelon &amp; Papaya<br>
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I have olive-toned warm skin and green eyes. I wear a lot of green, white, brown, and grey. I dislike going into shops so I don't want to talk to a sephora/nordstrom sales associate. I've been considering MAC eyeshadow but there are so many to choose from and I'm overwhelmed. Another option for eyeshadow I've been leaning towards is Tom Ford's Cocoa Mirage but I don't know if it's worth it or still to basic. I really hate Urban Decay products so please don't recommend the Naked palettes. I would like to branch out into a little more variety then my every day makeup. If you were me, what would you buy?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2016:site.291117Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:31:53 -0800MarinaraMakeup forums/communities?http://ask.metafilter.com/289505/Makeup%2Dforums%2Dcommunities
I already know of Makeup Alley and Temptalia, do you know of any others? I am looking for makeup/beauty focused community websites or apps. Not a blog with one person's view and people talk to each other in the comments, but communities where members have their own profiles and participate.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.289505Thu, 10 Dec 2015 03:42:43 -0800like_neonVanity, thy name is ME! http://ask.metafilter.com/288675/Vanity%2Dthy%2Dname%2Dis%2DME
I enter the last year of my 30s next week and I have noticed a recent interest in being, well, a little fussy about my appearance.
Ladies of MeFi, give me your tips/tricks/suggestions for looking good! Self-centred snowflakes within. Things I am now interested in that I have never been interested in before:<br>
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- Make-up and how to wear that it best flatters me.<br>
- Having nice hands and feet<br>
- Facial routines for lovely skin (I am blessed with a clear complexion; I only get acne right before my period)<br>
- Anything else you got<br>
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Difficulty: vegan, but I make okay money to indulge myself for nice things every now and again.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.288675Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:53:50 -0800KittehMy foundation always looks cakey. What am I doing wrong?http://ask.metafilter.com/288196/My%2Dfoundation%2Dalways%2Dlooks%2Dcakey%2DWhat%2Dam%2DI%2Ddoing%2Dwrong
I'm not sure if I'm putting my foundation on incorrectly or maybe using the wrong products. But my foundation always looks cakey and I have no idea how to fix it. Currently, whenever I put foundation on, it always appears cakey, especially on my forehead. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I've watched many youtube videos and I still can't seem to do a good job.<br>
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I have oily/combination skin. It's pretty oily in the summer and in the winter, my t-zone is dry. Right now, I am using Boscia detoxifying black cleanser twice a day. I use my Clarisonic in the morning with a sensitive brush and in the evening, I just use my fingers. I use the Boscia luminizing black mask once a week. I really love these products and would prefer not to change them. I don't have an issue with acne but I do have enlarged pores which I'm trying to hide.<br>
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As for moisturizer, I haven't really found one that works for me. I am currently using Clinique dramatically different moisturizing gel. When I first put it on, my skin feels so soft and amazing. But a few hours later, my forehead will start to feel greasy. Do I need a different moisturizer if this is happening?<br>
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I am currently using Kat Von B lock-it tattoo foundation. I usually use a brush to put it on. I've tried using a primer but I don't think it's really made a difference. I don't usually put on powder.<br>
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I really want more of an airbrushed look! Any tips or ideas? I am open to trying new products (although I really love the face wash I'm currently using).tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.288196Sun, 08 Nov 2015 16:31:56 -0800Nicole21Please help shine some light on the mysteries of make-up for me.http://ask.metafilter.com/287866/Please%2Dhelp%2Dshine%2Dsome%2Dlight%2Don%2Dthe%2Dmysteries%2Dof%2Dmake%2Dup%2Dfor%2Dme
I can just about get a handle on special occasion make-up, but I have no idea what to do with my face on a regular workday basis that makes me look better than normal but also doesn't involve a dozen different steps and expensive products. I think the best way of doing this would be to tell me a little about your daily, workday make-up routines. To date my morning workday make-up routine has been moisturiser and eyeliner. Since my 30s struck, my skin texture has changed a lot and I now have break-outs regularly and uneven skin tone as well as scarring leftover from acne and dark circles under my eyes. I have accepted I may now have to move out from my minimally made-up comfort zone in order to look and feel a bit less meh. I look tired and less glow-y than I used to. (I drink lots of water and have an exercise regime of some description. My diet's... OK.)<br>
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I've been researching everyday make-up routines, but they all seem so complicated, <a href="http://www.xovain.com/makeup/everyday-makeup-look">have so many steps</a> and require the purchase of <a href="http://www.glamour.com/lipstick/2011/05/perfect-makeup-8-super-easy-steps-for-looking-flawless-fast">so many new products and brushes</a>, it does not feel like something I could ever get used to doing first thing in the morning. I can't imagine spending 15 minutes just on my face and buying so many products for a natural look. But maybe I am the one being unrealistic. I don't know!<br>
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I know I can speak to a make-up counter person, and I have had some conversations but they did try to push a whole lot of products at me which I don't think I need. I thought that instead I would ask you guys what your daily workday make-up routines are, to get a more realistic idea of what people who know what they're doing with make-up actually do in the mornings. This would help me get a better handle on what a daily make-up regime actually looks like if you are not a beauty blogger! Thanks a lot, guys.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.287866Mon, 02 Nov 2015 03:10:15 -0800Ziggy500Is this conditioner awesome only because it's new?http://ask.metafilter.com/287435/Is%2Dthis%2Dconditioner%2Dawesome%2Donly%2Dbecause%2Dits%2Dnew
I can't tell if the new conditioner I tried (Kiehl's Superbly Smoothing Argan Conditioner) is awesome or if I <em>think</em> it's awesome just because it removed whatever build-up I had from my previous shampoo/conditioner routine. If the conditioner is indeed awesome, I'd be willing to spend money on a full-size bottle. If it's the latter, however, I think I'd be better off frequently rotating conditioners or doing a vinegar rinse to switch up the pH every now and then...<br>
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What are the ingredients or buzzwords I should be looking for in my shampoo to know if it will work with my hair type and water hardness? I'm not very high-maintenance so I probably won't be able to put up with elaborate deep-conditioning routines, but I like having nice to have hair that feels less weighed down!<br>
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I have straight, fine, Asian hair and the water in my area is <em>very</em> hard. Don't have a way to soften my water at the moment. I wash my hair every other day or every 3 days, with Trader Joe's tea tree oil shampoo (which I don't love too much, but want to finish the bottle), Pantene or shampoo/conditioner from hotels. I also have this other Kiehl's conditioner that I use somewhat irregularly.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.287435Wed, 21 Oct 2015 18:13:26 -0800gemutlichkeitHow to properly enjoy happiness?http://ask.metafilter.com/286744/How%2Dto%2Dproperly%2Denjoy%2Dhappiness
I realize this is almost a bratty question to ask, but it's giving me a hard time. I am happy. Things are going well. I feel like I'm looking at a pretty sunset and thinking "eh, okay. enough of that. ho hum." How can I maximize my enjoyment (?) of this blessedly uncomplicated time in my life without screwing it up? If it's not already clear, I am being treated for depression and as far as I can tell, the meds are working. Maybe too well? I've got a great job; my living situation is good and about to get better; my family is all in good health; I'm insanely happy in love with my fiance. <br>
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I think forward to what the coming months and years will bring--the big crescendo moments of weddings, children being born, etc., and I have no idea how I will handle it without retreating into some worry shell because I feel more comfortable worrying.<br>
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My first reaction to all of this is feel guilty, then to invent or exaggerate problems so that I have something to chew on. But I don't want to do that. Instead, I could...make art about it? But there is no art about happiness! Only depression! <br>
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How do you, Mefites, enjoy an enjoyable thing? If you have book, art, or other media recommendations, I'd appreciate that as well. I've spent so much of my life dealing with crises and feeling depressed that I'm a bit lost in this new happy territory, and I don't want to waste it.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.286744Tue, 06 Oct 2015 10:03:55 -0800witchenRetin-A around the eyes. A do or a don't?http://ask.metafilter.com/286689/Retin%2DA%2Daround%2Dthe%2Deyes%2DA%2Ddo%2Dor%2Da%2Ddont
I have used retin a for years but avoided my eye area. I've googled but never found a consensus. I have a low .25 percent strength cream...
Can you beauties of askme give advice or experience?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.286689Mon, 05 Oct 2015 08:40:13 -0800flinkWho are the best fashion / beauty / lifestyle vloggers?http://ask.metafilter.com/286385/Who%2Dare%2Dthe%2Dbest%2Dfashion%2Dbeauty%2Dlifestyle%2Dvloggers
After asking for ideas for the <a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/285829/Girl-Seeks-Perfect-Paper-Planner">perfect planner</a>, I fell down a YouTube rabbit hole of videos about planners which led me to the whole beauty / lifestyle vlogger genre, so now I'm seeking more. So far, I like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/zoella280390">Zoella</a> the most because she seems generally enthusiastic about what she's doing with minimal obnoxiousness. <br>
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I'm in my mid-30's, so I'd like to find people who are a bit older, but I recognize that this sort of things skews a little younger. I'm not looking for mommy Christian vlogger types, more the fun, sort of shallow "Hey, I bought this / had this fun experience / want to share what's in my bag and I want to tell you about it." US or UK-centric preferred.<br>
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I love r/femalefashionadvice if that helps give you an idea of what I'm looking for.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.286385Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:57:27 -0800youcancallmealLooking for some inspiration... living and looking healthy. http://ask.metafilter.com/285918/Looking%2Dfor%2Dsome%2Dinspiration%2Dliving%2Dand%2Dlooking%2Dhealthy
Hello, MeFi!
I was at a class reunion last weekend where some photos were uploaded to Facebook. Urgh. I look horrible. I am not aging gracefully. I am shocked at how much I've changed in just a couple of years and am saddened that I'm now looking "my age" - late 40s.
What are some of the things you do to keep yourself looking and feeling great? My husband says I look great - and he's always said that, but I feel like I may have "just let myself go." I've gained a few pounds and I look tired in my photos. Skin looks dull and my hair drabby - and keep in mind that I actually got "dolled up" before the events. I actually thought I looked good before I left the house, but in the pictures, I look blah compared to some of my classmates.<br>
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I was lucky before - I've always had a low-maintenance look and didn't require much. But now that i'm getting older, I may need to spend more time on myself. <br>
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How do I fix this?? Maybe I need a personal stylist? Maybe I'm not wearing enough make-up or I'm not applying it correctly? I don't even know where to start. Everyone else looked so great and put together. I was a mess.<br>
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Help.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.285918Fri, 18 Sep 2015 06:11:01 -0800funfunfunUpping my femme gamehttp://ask.metafilter.com/285490/Upping%2Dmy%2Dfemme%2Dgame
How does a chubby middle-aged lady bring out more of her femme side? I spent most of my youth baffled by makeup and wearing jeans and t-shirts. While I'm still happy to go that route, I've also been starting to wear cute dresses and actually applying makeup instead of just buying it and holding onto it as some sort of talisman. For example, I used to wear it once every several months or so, now I'm wearing it every week. I'm actually...sort of figuring out how eyeliner works. But lipstick beyond a pale pink scares me because I think I look clownish. <br>
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I'm a size 14-16, broad-shouldered and plain. I'd be big even if I weighed less. Most of the plus-size ladies I see who have mastered the sexy look are still kind of dainty - tiny hands, tiny feet, cute little features. This is not me. But every once in a while I'd like to swan around and know I look fabulous. Any ideas for helping me dial up my femme side?tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.285490Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:27:44 -0800PussKillianDealing with the first white/gray hairs... trichotillomania edition.http://ask.metafilter.com/285459/Dealing%2Dwith%2Dthe%2Dfirst%2Dwhite%2Dgray%2Dhairs%2Dtrichotillomania%2Dedition
Tips for dealing with the first white/gray hairs... hair pulling trigger warning. I am in my mid 30s and have long (mid-back length) naturally very black hair that I do not dye. I only recently noticed some long gray/white hairs randomly scattered in my hair (mostly throughout the underside), have been pulling them, and this has re-triggered my trichotillomania urges and obsessive "I need to check my hair/scalp" urges big time. I think it's a combination of the texture, and the "it's not supposed to be there" feelings and thoughts. ANy recommendations on dying methods or conditioning treatments to help? A quick google gives tips for dying hair at 20% gray... but this is not even 1% gray probably. Your comments appreciated as any more googling on my end will make me a little more crazy and anxious which doesn't help the trich thing. :) <br>
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FWIW, the trich issues I had in the past were mild bare patch-wise, but very obsessive/consuming, and treated with a combination of meds and therapy/anixety reduction techniques. Am trying to employ the anxiety techniques but this flare up right now is really bad.tag:ask.metafilter.com,2015:site.285459Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:37:28 -0800ArgyleMarionette